Katt Williams Net Worth

Comedy has had a touch of Katt Williams in the past few decades and his career has been a great success. As of 2020, Katt Williams net worth is estimated to be over $1.5 million dollars.

Katt Williams started out as an amateur comedian performing in small clubs. He worked his way up, eventually becoming one of the most successful stand-up comedians in the United States.

Early Life

Katt Williams, born Micah Sierra Williams in Cincinnati Ohio, on September 2nd, 1971, is well known by his nickname “Katt.” Raised in Dayton Ohio by politically active and socially conscious parents, young Katt excelled in school.

When he was 13 he liberated himself from his parents John Cornell Williams and Mother Brenda Louise and relocated to Florida. To make ends meet working as a vendor in the streets. Williams began his comedy career in Evanston, Cincinnati where he would sneak into clubs using the comedians’ entryway even though he was underage. At 18, Katt lived in San Francisco it was while he was there he polished his comedy act in his neighborhood nightspots.

Comedy Career Highlights

Amidst the hustle and bustle of San Francisco during the roaring ’90s, Katt delivered performances at significant venues like The Icehouse, The Improv, and Hollywood Park Casino. Thanks to his stand-up comedy act, he became an essential part of BET’s shows such as “Comic View.” As a performer, he often discussed topics like Michael Jackson, Martha Stewart’s imprisonment, and issues of race in America. His fame transcended worldwide and he was welcomed by a massive group of admirers, especially those of younger African-American males.

Williams’s career took off when HBO signed him with a multi-million dollar contract, allowing him to release five albums within three years—the first being “Katt Williams Live: Let a Playa Play.” His second HBO comedy special, titled “The Pimp Chronicles, Pt. 1,” sold over 2.4 million tickets.was followed by the film “American Hustle” and his third one was titled “It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin'”—which brought out more politically oriented material.

In 2008, his tour was dubbed by Billboard as the best of that year. After a four-year pause from standup comedy, Williams made his grand return in 2012 with “Kattpacalypse,” and then continued to spark interest with his tour titled “Growth Spurt” in 2013. His fourth HBO special, titled “Katt Williams: Priceless: Afterlife,” was helmed by the critically-acclaimed director Spike Lee. In 2018, his debut Netflix comedy special “Great America” premiered and was shot in Jacksonville, Florida.

In May 2022 Williams released another special  “World War III” on Netflix to mixed reviews.

Acting Career

Williams’ venture into acting first saw the light of day in 2002 on the American police procedural drama television series “NYPD Blue.” He then gained notoriety on the MTV improv series “Wild ‘n Out” as part of the cast from season 1 to 4, and he was also featured in Nick Cannon‘s music video for his song “Gigolo” in 2003. Other television works by Williams include a recurring role as Bobby Shaw on “My Wife and Kids,” as well as being chosen to be the roastmaster for the Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav. He was awarded an Emmy in 2018 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series due to his appearance on the show “Atlanta.”

Williams made his debut on the big screen in 2002 in “Friday After Next,” playing the role of Money Mike alongside Ice Cube. He went on to appear in supporting roles in movies like “Norbit” and “First Sunday.” His big break as a lead actor came when he took up the role of Lucius in the 2007 film “Epic Movie,” which grossed over $90 million dollars in the domestic box office. In addition, Williams starred in 2009’s blockbuster hit “Gang Related,” along with co-star James Belushi.

In 2016, he became the voice of a character in “Disney’s The Princess and the Frog,” as well as a starring role in the action-adventure movie “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore.” He then appeared in “The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2” in 2020. His most recent movie was Lionsgate’s “For The Love of Money”

Williams has also ventured into writing and directing, first with “Kattpacalyse,” a film based on his stage show of the same name. His second directorial venture was the movie “School Dance,” which he also wrote and starred in alongside Mike Epps and George Lopez.

He won one Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Uncle Willy in the third season of FX’s “Atlanta.”

Controversies

Williams has a record of belligerent behavior at live shows, causing them to conclude prematurely. He has also been collared multiple times. In November 2006, he was apprehended at Los Angeles International Airport after a stolen gun was unearthed in his suitcase and eventually pled no contest to one misdemeanor count of carrying a secreted firearm. For this, he was sentenced to three years probation. In 2011 around June, he was arrested with regard to an alleged attack on a tractor driver, and in November 2012, he was taken into custody on speculation of assault using a lethal weapon after purportedly striking someone with a bottle inside his touring bus.

Personal Life

Stand up comedian Katt Williams was once affiliated with the Nation of Islam when he resided in the San Francisco Bay Area, yet today he often wears a cross on stage to symbolize his Christian faith.

Katt Williama has been married twice, first in 1995 to Quadriah Locus and in 2010 to Eboni Gray but since divorced.

Katt’s son who is biologically his Micah Romeo Jenkins- Williams who pursued acting as well and is known for his role in “Good Luck Charlie” on Disney. He also is a dad to 7 adopted kids.

Katt Williams stands at a remarkable height of 1.65m that around 5 feet and 5 inches tall. He is known to be quite the prankster and a humorous guy, yet he has been charged with several criminal offenses that have landed him in jail on numerous occasions. Despite his issues, Katt Williams continues to put out new material and stay in the spotlight.

Williams also has a passion for animals, owning several exotic ones such as chimps, tigers, zebras, and kangaroos on his farm outside of Los Angeles. He is an avid supporter of animal rights charities, having donated thousands of dollars to causes related to animal cruelty prevention.

Conclusion

Katt Williams has had an illustrious career in the entertainment industry, taking up roles as an actor, writer, producer, and director. His success has been punctuated by a few legal issues and incidents that have somewhat tarnished his reputation. Despite this, he remains an influential figure in both Hollywood and comedy thanks to his quick wit, and charismatic personality.

Currently, Katt Williams has several ongoing tours across the US. A ticket ranges from $50 to $200 and venues are filled with hundreds of thousands of fans. Per show Katt Williams makes around $100000 to $200,000.

Katt Williams’s net worth is about $1.5 million, thanks to his successful career in comedy and acting.

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